ROALD DAHL'S CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY *Ohio Community Theatre Premiere*
Musical
August 8-September 1
Music by Marc Shaiman, Lyrics by Marc Shaiman and David Greig
Book by David Greig, Songs from the motion picture by Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley
Based on the famous novel by Roald Dahl, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory features an original score composed by Marc Shaiman with lyrics by Shaiman and Scott Wittman (Hairspray) and a book by David Greig. The score also pays homage to the Leslie Bricusse/Anthony Newley score from the 1971 film with songs from the motion picture, including "Candy Man," "I've Got a Golden Ticket," "Oompa Loompa Song," and "Pure Imagination." Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is presented through a special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). Tickets are on sale NOW!
Cast and Creative team for Charlie and the Chocolate Factory at Weathervane Playhouse, Akron
Cast
Dan Reichert
Willy Wonka
Lukas Cinko
Willy Wonka Alternate, August 24
Mason Brosch
Charlie
Michael Gaffney
Grandpa Joe
Savanna Curtis
Mrs. Bucket
Cherrie Jacofsky
Grandma Josephine
Jerald Beard
Grandma Georgina
Rick Cordaro
Grandpa George
Benjamin DeCapua
Mrs. Gloop
Alicia Diaz
Veruca Salt
Colin Cook
Mr. Salt
Karina Moran
Violet Beauregarde
D’Andre Hairston-Karim
Mr. Beauregarde
Aiden Brueck
Mike Teavee
Chanda Porter
Mrs. Teavee
Carrie Lee
Cherry Sundae/Ensemble
David Lee
Jerry/Ensemble
Matthew Allport
Ensemble/Mike Teavee US
Ava Lee
Oompa/Ensemble/Charlie US/Oompa Dance Captain
Nate Jackson
Jerry US/Ensemble
Kelly Burke
Mrs. Green /Gum Chompin Diva/Mrs. Buckett US/Ensemble
Brooklyn Davis
Gum Chompin Diva /Ensemble/Violet US
Elena Klingler
Gum Chompin Diva /Ensemble Cherry US/Co-Dance Captain
Ella Bell Peters
Gum Chompin Diva/Ensemble
Simeon Schmitt
Ensemble/Co-Dance Captain
Alicia Serafin
Ensemble/Veruca US
Kathryn Booker
ENSEMBLE
Madden Rankin
ENSEMBLE
Van Wornkey
ENSEMBLE
Jasmine Yuzik
ENSEMBLE
Marlowe Brown
OOMPA
Gianna Chase
OOMPA
Chase Harding
OOMPA
Lila Harding
OOMPA
Fiona Cook
OOMPA
Isla Devorss-Peck
OOMPA
Kaitlyn Gallo
OOMPA
Violet Knoblock
OOMPA
Holden Peterson
OOMPA
Anna Smith
OOMPA
Carly Widmer
OOMPA
Joss Wornkey
OOMPA
Creative Team
Marissa Leenaarts
Director/Choreographer
Steven A. Miller
Music Director
Samantha Pamfilie
Stage Manager
Richard Morris, Jr.
Set Design/Technical Director
Jasen J. Smith
Costume Designer
Rachel Marie Watson
Properties Designer
Tiffany Crabtree
Properties Designer
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